THIS WORK IS PERSONAL
By: Melisa Patrino My name is Melissa and I am the Executive Director of Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center. Puertas Abiertas works hand in hand with the Latino community to inspire and achieve
Latino Caucus Bills to Watch in 2015
The Latino Community Foundation launched the California Latino Agenda (CLA) to strengthen the Latino community’s voice and participation in public policy. We are dedicated to ensuring that our communities have the tools they
Unaccompanied Minors Need Our Support
By: Ivonne Quiroz, Co-Director TIGRA The stories that were read in the media in the summer of 2014 were upsetting. Using words like “surge” and “wave” to explain why unaccompanied minors were
WE ARE NOT ALONE
By Maritza Martinez, Program Manager, Somos Familia, SF Latina Giving Circle GRANTEE I never really came out. My mom just figured it out. My family had some gay friends, but I was always terrified of disappointing
Connecting Funders to the Power of Latino Nonprofits
The latest Administrative relief brought hope to millions of immigrants and families throughout the nation. More importantly, this policy is smart for our nation and all Americans. The 2012 Deferred Action for Childhood
Celebrating Latina Philanthropy
We know that Latinas love to give back! To celebrate Women’s History Month, we are celebrating the Latino Community Foundation’s Latina Leaders and our Latina Giving Circle donors! Join us for a WOMEN-ONLY celebration of Latina philanthropy on March 25th at the
Latinos are not getting a share of the Philanthropic Pie
Although we are experiencing one of the most dynamic demographic shifts in American history, philanthropic leadership and grantmaking is yet to catch on. It is predicted that by 2050, Latinos will be more than
Latino Legislative Caucus Reception
Did you know that, fifty five years ago there were zero Latinos in the California State Legislature? Today, The Latino Caucus has 22 members and is one of the most influential groups within the Legislature. Senator Kevin
MEET OUR INCREDIBLE TEAM
We just hired a group of rockstars and we want you to be the first to know! Our passionate and multi-talented team will focus on inspiring philanthropy, increasing grant investments, and empowering both
California’s Future Depends on Latinos’ Well-Being
Imagine that you are sitting in a room filled with 100 young Latino children and 43 of them were asked to stand-up. What if I told you that 43 of those children standing
AN INSPIRING STORY OF HOPE & COURAGE
Meet Yeybi Mendoza, an unaccompanied minor from Quiche, Guatemala. In these photos, she is celebrating her asylum with her lawyer, Barbara Pinto. Yeybi has had to endure unspeakable violence and an equally difficult
An Unaccompanied Journey
An Unaccompanied Journey By: Darwin Velasquez I was born in La Union, El Salvador where I spent the first twelve years of my life. My biggest dream as a kid was to become
2014 GALA GRANTEES ANNOUNCED
We are grateful for the generosity of our donors. At this year’s 9th Annual Gala, LCF held its first-ever live auction to support the work of Latino-based nonprofit organizations across the State. Six
Change happens…One Day at a Time
I was a sophomore in high school when I met Johnny Rodriguez. He wasn’t a teacher, a cop, or a counselor. He was a guy that looked like the people in my neighborhood.
